Applesauce brings a surprising depth of flavor and moisture to both savory and sweet dishes. So, ditch the spoon and get ready to explore a world of unexpected recipes that use applesauce.
The BEST Recipes that Use Applesauce
Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Cookies are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts. They're packed with fiber, protein and absolutely delicious!
Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
The BEST Potato Latkes
This is the best Potato Latke recipe. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Their irresistible golden crusts are seasoned with just a sprinkling of salt and ready to be served with a side of sour cream and applesauce. They’re perfect for Hanukkah, but you’ll want to enjoy them year round.
Latkes
Oatmeal Blueberry Applesauce Muffins with Walnut Oat Streusel
These deliciously healthy oatmeal blueberry applesauce muffins are moist and filling. Made with applesauce, almond milk, whole wheat flour, and walnuts.Recipe: Ambitious Kitchen
Blueberry Applesauce Muffins
Blender Apple Pancakes
Gluten free healthy apple pancakes made with oats, applesauce, pure maple syrup & cinnamon for a nutritious breakfast perfect for kids!Recipe: Ambitious Kitchen
Healthy Apple Pancakes
Applesauce BBQ Chicken
Applesauce BBQ Chicken is cooked quickly in a skillet and glazed in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce with applesauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce.Recipe: Dinner Then Dessert
Applesauce BBQ Chicken
Vegan Apple Bread
Looking for a delicious bread recipe to make this fall? This moist vegan apple bread is one you definitely want to add to your baking list!Recipe: The Bonnie Fig
Vegan Apple Bread
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts
Apple Donuts, a year-round favorite! With a soft, pillowy inside and a sweet, crunchy outside, these delicious Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts are made with applesauce and pair perfectly with your morning cup of coffee.Recipe: The Forked Spoon
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Donuts
Baked Oatmeal Cups
These baked oatmeal cups are a grab and go breakfast made with oats, milk, applesauce, brown sugar and eggs. Top your oatmeal muffins with maple syrup!Recipe: Dinner At The Zoo
Baked Oatmeal Cups
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie
Enjoy the taste of a spiced apple pie in this protein-packed smoothie! All you need are 5 ingredients and 3 minutes to create this delicious healthy shake packed with protein, healthy fats, and fall flavours. Recipe: Olivia's Kitchen
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie
Sweet & Tangy Applesauce Cookies
Soft and moist applesauce cookies, perfect as a sweet snack. These cookies are sweet and tangy, with a cake-like texture.Recipe: Sugar Yums
Sweet & Tangy Applesauce Cookies
No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Delicious vegan caramel apple cheesecake with layers of ginger cookie crust, apple cheesecake, sticky homemade caramel, and sauteed apples.Recipe: Addicted to Dates
No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Best Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake
Apple flavor aplenty in this moist and simple Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake recipe. It makes great use of homemade applesauce, too!Recipe: Kickass Baker
Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake
Best Applesauce Waffles
Warm and delicious homemade Applesauce Waffles made with pantry ingredients are the best! An easy recipe the whole family will love!Recipe: The Simple Veganista
Applesauce Waffles
Applesauce Popsicles with Strawberries
Applesauce Popsicles with Strawberries are lightly sweet and very refreshing! Children love them! Recipe: La Cuisine de Geraldine
Applesauce Strawberry Popsicles
Applesauce Brownies
These double-chocolate applesauce brownies are made with no oil, no butter, and no flour! Recipe: Chelsea's Messy Apron
Applesauce Brownies
Healthy Crock Pot Pulled Pork
This Crock Pot Pulled Pork is smoky, delicious, and an easy slow cooker recipe perfect for pulled pork sandwiches with healthy coleslaw.Recipe: iFoodReal
Healthy Crock Pot Pulled Pork
Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Glaze
Tender and juicy oven roasted pork loin includes a simple applesauce glaze for a subtle touch of fresh, sweet flavor in this cozy dinner!Recipe: The Seasoned Mom
Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Glaze
Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes
These eggless chocolate cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and super easy to make. Make these in one bowl –here’s your new go-to recipe!Recipe: Baked by Blair
Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes
Applesauce Oatmeal
This Applesauce Oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to start your day! It consists of caramelized cinnamon apples and some creamy oatmeal.Recipe: Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
Applesauce Oatmeal
Applesauce Spice Cake with Caramel Icing
Applesauce spice cake with caramel icing if full of warm, fall spices and topped with a decadent caramel icing.Recipe: Kristy's Kitchn
Applesauce Spice Cake with Caramel Icing
Applesauce Granola
This Cinnamon Applesauce Granola is a must-try topping for your oatmeal or smoothie bowls but tastes just as delicious as a healthy snack.Recipe: Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
Applesauce Granola
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vegan Bread Pudding
This bread pudding recipe is vegan, creamy, and so delicious. This seemingly simple dessert is full of flavor, and totally dairy-free.Recipe: Marley's Menu
Vegan Bread Pudding
Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce
This applesauce baked oatmeal is packed with fall flavors and tastes like apple pie! It is wholesome, filling, and naturally vegan and gluten-free.Recipe: My Plantiful Cooking
Baked Oatmeal with Applesauce
Applesauce Oatmeal Bread
This Applesauce Oatmeal Bread is moist and full of flavor. Made with store-bought or homemade applesauce, and a few other pantry staple ingredients, this bread will be a hit with the whole family.Recipe: The Seaside Baker
Applesauce Oatmeal Bread
Spice Cake Recipe
This moist spice cake is topped with homemade cream cheese frosting and is as easy as can be! Recipe: i Heart Eating
Spice Cake
Applesauce Zucchini Bread
This Applesauce Zucchini Bread is perfectly moist and not too sweet. A wonderfully delicious way to use up extra zucchini and applesauce!Recipe: Lovely Little Kitchen
Applesauce Zucchini Bread
Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Easy homemade pudding cake! This Gingerbread Pudding Cake is a moist gingerbread cake that makes its own caramel apple sauce while it bakes.Recipe: i Heart Eating
Gingerbread Pudding Cake
Apple Crisp Cookies
Apple crisp cookies are chewy, crispy apple spice cookies that taste like brown sugar apple crisp topping in cookie form.Recipe: i Heart Eating
Apple Crisp Cookies
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27+ Ways to Cook with Applesauce
Applesauce brings a surprising depth of flavor and moisture to both savory and sweet dishes. So, ditch the spoon and get ready to explore a world of unexpected recipes that use applesauce. Try these Blueberry Breakfast Cookies. They're packed with fiber, protein and absolutely delicious!
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Serves 36 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Add the applesauce and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into liquid ingredients and mix until combined. Add the oats and mix to combine. Gently fold in the quinoa, blueberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spoon dough in 1-tablespoon portions onto prepared sheets, spacing 1” apart.
- Bake cookies until golden, 12–15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Or, freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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